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Women-led VC Funds Pitch Event📢 It is widely known that women are difficult to find in the male-dominated VC/PE sector. Women founders are receiving breadcrumbs of VC funding, with women GPs even less than that. So join us at AlphaQ Venture Capital's Global Allocator Alliance Pitch Event on 27 June where women GPs will present their VC Funds. In case you wish to participate in any of the future events DM me. ✅ Looking to raise capital for your #VCfund and increase the international pool of your LPs?   🤝 Need warm #LP introductions?   📝 Selling #secondaries to increase liquidity?   🧐 Looking for co-investments (Series A/Series B)?   ▶ G+QUANT's link for inquiries and fund decks: https://lnkd.in/gjC_EuTE #VentureCapital #VentureFunding #VentureDebt #Fundraising #Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Investing #Network #Investors #LPs #GPs #EmergingManagers #FamilyOffice #Markets #Economy #Business #Founders #Startups #StartupFunding #ai #artificialintelligence #unicorn #secondaries #secondarydeals

Dive into the latest Investment Roundtable, where we cover the state of “zombie companies” and their impact on investors, timely for Halloween! 🎃 Plus, get insights on our new raise page features designed to give investors a clear picture of company performance with real-time revenue data, cash on hand, and more. Highlighted this week: Trevi Systems, an innovative desalination startup focused on low-energy water solutions, led by a founder with billion-dollar exits. Is it worth the high valuation? And for those tracking changes in crowdfunding, Brian Belley recaps his recent CFPA meetings with the SEC and Congress. From better transparency to potential tax credits for investors, we've got a lot to cover! Listen in and stay ahead in startup investing 👉 https://buff.ly/40pNlfC

As an entrepreneur, especially of a startup, networking and learning sessions are two tools that are invaluable! Thank you Leveling up and CEED for providing a great session with so much valuable insight. #ididntcomethisfartoONLYcomethisfar

Feeling the love regarding the near closing of our #seed #investment round which has both VC and angel investment. Take a look at the comments from David and those in his thread! We have £80k left to close the round. Please DM if you're interested. #angelinvestment #education #edtech #neurodivergent

How to make your mark in VC? 👩🚀 Recently, we hosted a panel at Serena in collaboration with baby vc. Paul Moriou, Principal, teamed up with Ahmed Mougou, Head of Baby VC France, to share insights on succeeding in venture capital. The 3 tips we walked away with: 🤝 Building strategic relationships with investors, entrepreneurs, and talents is essential for collaboration opportunities. Keeping your portfolio companies in investors' minds secures future funding and attracts top talent. ⚾ Seeking mentors from other funds provides diverse perspectives and valuable guidance. 🛠️ Junior investors play a crucial role in spotting emerging trends and shaping investment strategies. Recognizing patterns, learning from mistakes, and being transparent about them enhance personal growth and credibility. A big thank you to all the aspiring VCs who participated! Your insightful questions and energy made the discussion incredibly enriching and humbling.🌟

*shakes off imposter syndrome* I was honored to be part of this VC roundtable discussion with some of the most brilliant minds in Utah. Here are a few of my favorite takeaways from the conversation: 1) Blake Modersitzki said, "One of my partners used to say that if you can’t explain the business on the back of your business card, it’s too complicated. VCs have a very short attention span." 👉🏻 Distilling a business's edge to catch the attention of investors, customers, and partners couldn't be more important, especially in a dry fundraising environment. 2) Davis Warnock said, "One of the biggest bummers for me is when the things I wrote in my notes in a face-to-face conversation don’t align with the data in the data room.  I don’t know what’s true, which lengthens the due diligence process." 👉🏻 Founders should focus on creating a consistent story supported by data. Words become opinions or lies if they are not supported by data. 3) John Mayfield said, "One lesson I’ve learned is that you’re playing over a decade, not on a single deal. Do what’s right for the entrepreneur, not just the VC, because this is a human business. When there are too many people, I think it is good for someone to step up and step away." 👉🏻 Social capital is the hardest type of capital to earn, but is easily lost. Business is personal. Thanks to Utah Business, Amy Rees Anderson, and Jeff Bowman for hosting an insightful discussion.

It was great to mingle with investors, startups and our eco system partners yesterday at the UK Business Angels Association conference. Lots of talk about how we encourage more early stage investing, as well as the valuable role angel investors provide to founders wider than just funding. Some of the hot topics included ✅How we support more females to become investors ✅The opportunities in B2C brands ✅Institutional vs Angel Investors ✅Investment landscape by sector ✅The role of exited founders in early-stage investment Thanks Henry Whorwood, Ken Clark Scott James O'Brien, Henri Murison, Marion Bernard,Chris Oglesby, Helen Oldham, Michiel Smith, Roger Wade And everyone else that shared their insights

Dive into the minds of potential investors with Katherine Marcham, Social Tech Trust, tomorrow at 10:30 am over on the GoodTech Ventures platform. From individual backers to seasoned venture capitalists. Understand their perspectives, preferences, and what factors weigh in when evaluating social tech ventures. Discover what factors they consider when evaluating social tech ventures and top tips around getting your venture investor ready. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eThUwWqY #ImpactFounders #ImpactVentures #Tech4Good #GoodTechVentures

Did you know that women represent just 17% of management company owners in venture capital? Thanks to VentureForward for shining a light on the topic and for the shout out alongside this amazing group of women investors 👊. To Chris Thomas, Felix Scheuffelen, and the team at Assembly Ventures, here's to building great things together. (Psst... emerging managers hustle harder and diverse teams outperform.) #womenshistorymonth #womeninvestors

For founders and investors who want to know how we're cultivating a venture community: 1. Start with a "friends first, business second" culture. 2. Maintain intentional criteria on who can join. 3. Curate events and matchmaking to help people connect authentically. 4. Layer in edu curriculum and resources to support companies. 5. Establish partnerships with investor networks to co-host events, co-create content, and share investment opportunities. Read specifics in our new deck: https://lnkd.in/gcqebd7J Leave a comment: What do you think is a necessary ingredient for a venture community? 👇